Six-Stop Tour: Midtown / Plaza

Take time to explore some of Kansas City’s most beloved gems in the winter!

• Art Appreciation

  The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, one of the largest galleries in the United States, maintains a permanent collection representing art from throughout history and around the world. This museum offers free admission to visitors who enjoy the galleries, the landscaped museum grounds and sculpture garden. Nelson-Atkins.org

• Go on a Hike

  Kansas City is home to many free nature centers, including one just a few blocks from the Plaza. Anita Gorman Discovery Center offers exhibits on Lewis and Clark, native animals and plants, and beautiful woodland trails right in the heart of the city. The urban trails are wonderful to explore year-round for the family. MDC.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/anita-b-gorman-conservation-discovery-center

• Green Spaces

  Kauffman Memorial Garden is a free urban oasis open to the public year-round. The indoor orangery is home to beautiful plants all winter long. With beautiful orange trees and other plants, the space is inviting and relaxing.  The 2-acre garden offers a fresh urban landscape to enjoy with seasonal plants on display. Kauffman.org/our-campus/memorial-garden

• History Tour

  The John Wornall House Museum offers both self-guided and guided tours. The antebellum home, built in 1858, is one of the few homes in Kansas City that survived the Civil War. Used as a field hospital during the Battle of Westport, the home tells the story of KC life in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries. WornallMajors.org

• Iconic Landmark

  The Country Club Plaza, the first shopping district designed for shoppers traveling by automobile, is the pride of Kansas City. Throughout the year, this district along Brush Creek is home to several festivals and fairs. With shops, restaurants, spectacular architecture, fountains and art, this is a favorite site for locals and visitors alike. CountryClubPlaza.com

• Toyland

  A visit to the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is a trip through pure imagination, charm and whimsy. Explore a delightful world of toys with interactive exhibits that take visitors on a stroll down memory lane. View dozens of intricate dollhouses in every style and size and one of America’s largest collections of antique toys. ToyAndMiniatureMuseum.org